How far is Clarksburg, WV from Buffalo, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Buffalo, WV is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Buffalo.
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Start on West Main Street
130 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
127 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
156 m · 13 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
149 m · 13 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Chestnut Street
683 ft · 19 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp straight
528 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
68.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Corridor D
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Turn left
1109 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 87
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 87
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Turn slight right onto Baur Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Baur Road
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Turn right onto Leon Baden Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Leon Baden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Charleston Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Charleston Road
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Lafayette Street
853 ft · 16 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Buffalo Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Buffalo Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2047 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn sharp right onto River Street
10 m · 2 sec · River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
68.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parkersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Clarksburg and 67.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clarksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Parkersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkersburg.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 99.19 mi (159.63 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
Town in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 38.6175900, -81.9818000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-81.9818, 38.61759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $30.61 | $61.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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